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9) When you initialize the TO/APPR page, be certain to note the
STAB setting displayed in the middle of the page, and set your
stabilize trim on the Secondary Display to match. (If the airplane
tells you “Stabilizer” during the takeoff roll, you missed this one!)
Managing the MD-11 Autoflight System for Boeing Centric Pilots:
One other area where Boeing centric pilots will find some interesting
chin-scratching moments is the Autopilot Control Panel.
The Autopilot on the MD-11 is just as capable as that on any airliner in
the sky, but operates with a different design philosophy. It might take
you a few flights to get used to how it operates, especially if you are
used to having multiple mode buttons such as on the PMDG 747-400.
We’ve compiled this short list to help you translate your desired action
into the correct selection from the PMDG MD-11 autopilot controls:
1) Airspeed on the MD-11 is controlled by setting the speed
manually in the speed window, or by turning speed control over to
the FMS. There are three different functions you can access
using the airspeed knob:
a. To hold the current airspeed, PUSH the knob to activate
SPEED HOLD at the current airspeed.
b. Rotating the knob allows you to set a new target speed.
c. To command the autopilot to adjust speed in accordance
with the speed you have set in the window, PULL the
knob.
To have the FMS to control speed in accordance with the flight
plan, press the FMS SPD button.
2) Heading on the MD-11 is most often controlled by a heading bug,
or by turning navigation over to the FMS. There are three different
functions you can access using the airspeed knob:
a. For hold your current heading PUSH the knob enter HDG
HOLD mode.
b. Rotating the knob allows you to set a new desired
heading.
c. To command the autopilot turn to the heading bug, PULL
the knob. (The airplane will always follow the heading
bug.)
To direct the airplane to follow FMS navigation, press the NAV
